Adidas Ubersonic 4 Thread

Sahbatage said:
That was part of the "painful" I mentioned in my post. I left the first two laces very loose to alleviate it a bit. I just assumed it was due to my foot being wider than what was intended for this shoe but maybe not.

For reference I'm 5'6" 175 lb (athletic build) and wore a 9.5 which left a good half an inch room in my toe box.
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If you switch to more round fatter shoeslaces , would that help ? These thin flat shoe laces have No give to it, once tied down, it doesn't move or give ..... lol
 
For those that have tried the U4, how is the fit?

I love the U2 but the U3 do not fit me, my heel slips right out of them.

Thanks!
 
Parley paint is up on Adidas: https://www.adidas.com/us/adizero-ubersonic-4-parley-hard-court-tennis-shoes/FX1479.html

This one may be my favorite

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Quick question does the Ubersonic 4 Stripes too big for ITF rules lol..?
I got complain wearing a hydrogen Lightening Shirt ... Claiming Lightning might be a brand logo ..
 
How's the fit compared to Solecourt Boost? I wear a 10 in SCB due to the toebox but what should I order on the Ubersonics?
 
Anyone here try these and the Zoom Zero's? I'm guessing the cushioning in the U4's isn't anywhere close to the ZZ's, but I'm still curious.
 
Chezbeeno said:
Anyone here try these and the Zoom Zero's? I'm guessing the cushioning in the U4's isn't anywhere close to the ZZ's, but I'm still curious.
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ZZ's are way more cushioned especially in the forefoot and offer better energy return. But the U4's are lot more stabile laterally and have that lower to the ground feel. Fit wise the U4 feels wide and full especially the mid foot and heel whereas the ZZ's are narrow heel to toe. U4's fit like they're made for short fat hobbit feet lol.
 
How do you guys feel about this shoes when you have to change directions ? or have to quickly get back into the court after being pulled out wide with sharp angle crosscourts ?? Did you guys think it performed well ? It is a speed shoe so i ask this question.
 
SamBruin7 said:
Fit wise the U4 feels wide and full especially the mid foot and heel whereas the ZZ's are narrow heel to toe. U4's fit like they're made for short fat hobbit feet lol.
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Very inaccurate from my experience. Hobbit feet here. Shoes are not wide enough. Painfully so. Can measure the width and circumference of my foot for reference when I get home later. I have a pair of UB4s just sitting around after trying to play in them just once. They hurt.
 
Sahbatage said:
Very inaccurate from my experience. Hobbit feet here. Shoes are not wide enough. Painfully so. Can measure the width and circumference of my foot for reference when I get home later. I have a pair of UB4s just sitting around after trying to play in them just once. They hurt.
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The forefoot is normal width in my experience but the mid foot and heel are wide. The whole shoe is a rectangle shape instead of typical diamond shape. You probably wear W, EE shoes.
 
Ok, tried this out for another 2 hours today. It's breaking in much better, those areas that was pinching me on top of the foot is going away. Very little pain there now. Shoe is very fast due to its light weight and great support. I will probably settle on this shoes since i can't find any other shoe that is better at the moment. and Original yonex eclipsion has been discontinued. Unless Vapor NXT has cushioning and support that blows away this shoe, this is the best speed shoe out there at the moment
 
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Ok, tried this out for another 2 hours today. It's breaking in much better, those areas that was pinching me on top of the foot is going away. Very little pain there now. Shoe is very fast due to its light weight and great support. I will probably settle on this shoes since i can't find any other shoe that is better at the moment. and Original yonex eclipsion has been discontinued. Unless Vapor NXT has cushioning and support that blows away this shoe, this is the best speed shoe out there at the moment
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No doubt the best lightweight shoe being offered at the moment. Will be excited to try the new speed FF's though from Asics.
 
NastyWinners said:
No doubt the best lightweight shoe being offered at the moment. Will be excited to try the new speed FF's though from Asics.
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Agree, speed FF 2 looks really good. Not sure it is for me though. In the past that Gel cushioning didn't give me enough energy back into my feet and i didn't have that explosive 1st step like i did with powercushion, or Adidas. But i am looking forward to that new Nike NXT shoes which will have brand new state of the art cushion that does give back ton of energy with every step.............. supposedly ;);)
 
Been playing in the bluish colorway. Easy break in, starting to feel a little bit of the forefoot buckle. While light weight, after coming from the Vapor Cage 4 I'm finding I prefer the increased support in the VC4. The U4 will be my go to on humid days.
 
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Released in the UK, not sure if someone has posted this already. It's the expected clay court version of the Ubersonic 4, might have to cop a pair once it hits the States.
 
Just got my pair. Fits TTS at my usual US9. I wear US8.5 for the SCB. I have a 2E foot. Ample heel cushioning that feels Zoom like but firm at forefoot. Similar to SCB I suppose. U4 Inherited the thin laces disease from Asics!
 
Love that colourway with the multicoloured sole... Looks like it's an Adidas store exclusive though, is that right?
 
This is the by far the best shoe i have tried so far in light weight performance shoes with Mega cushioning. Unless Nike comes out in the future with something better, this seem like the only shoes i can wear.
 
First time posting... I’m a fairly recent convert to the U2’s and love the fit having tried the 3’s and SCB’s. I can’t help but notice low adoption at the AO from what I’ve seen. I was waiting to see Zverev sporting them today and noticed he played in his old U2’s (which he’s worn now for a long time). Also Felix AA seems to only have worn them for his initial promo. He’s now wearing SCBs. I wonder if they’re not that popular? I’m hoping they’ll continue making the 2s, hence my interest. Anyone noticed the men pro’s wearing them? (I’ve noticed a few in the women’s game)
 
marslondon said:
First time posting... I’m a fairly recent convert to the U2’s and love the fit having tried the 3’s and SCB’s. I can’t help but notice low adoption at the AO from what I’ve seen. I was waiting to see Zverev sporting them today and noticed he played in his old U2’s (which he’s worn now for a long time). Also Felix AA seems to only have worn them for his initial promo. He’s now wearing SCBs. I wonder if they’re not that popular? I’m hoping they’ll continue making the 2s, hence my interest. Anyone noticed the men pro’s wearing them? (I’ve noticed a few in the women’s game)
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Evans is also wearing the 2s. It is normal for players to be picky about shoes. There is another thread just next to this talking about how Dimitrov is still with his Vapor 9s. Many many players have stayed with basically the same model.

As for Felix, he is a fairly recent addition to the Adidas family, so it is normal that he is still experimenting with what works best for him. They just launched, and the limited colour ways have been sold out, if that is something to go by regarding their popularity. Other than that, they haven't been out even for a month.

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Tennis_Hands said:
Evans is also wearing the 2s. It is normal for players to be picky about shoes. There is another thread just next to this talking about how Dimitrov is still with his Vapor 9s. Many many players have stayed with basically the same model.

As for Felix, he is a fairly recent addition to the Adidas family, so it is normal that he is still experimenting with what works best for him. They just launched, and the limited colour ways have been sold out, if that is something to go by regarding their popularity. Other than that, they haven't been out even for a month.

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Great point on how long they’ve been out. I suppose I just assumed a few players might see the AO as the time to change. Especially Adidas with Zverev. He had the whole new outfit on today but with odd shoes. Just struck me as odd, and maybe an indication he wasn’t keen on the 4s. Maybe it’ll just take some time for them to adjust. Maybe the 4s are great, I suppose I’m hoping they’ll have to bring the 2s back!
 
marslondon said:
Great point on how long they’ve been out. I suppose I just assumed a few players might see the AO as the time to change. Especially Adidas with Zverev. He had the whole new outfit on today but with odd shoes. Just struck me as odd, and maybe an indication he wasn’t keen on the 4s. Maybe it’ll just take some time for them to adjust. Maybe the 4s are great, I suppose I’m hoping they’ll have to bring the 2s back!
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The U2s are great in their own right. The Ü4s are a different shoe than the Ü2s, from what I gather (I haven't played in them, I only have used the Ü2s and Ü3s so far), so maybe Zverev just prefers the Ü2s fit (or something else). The Ü2s were already back. They have been discontinued, but Adidas brought them back, due to popular demand, since the Ü3s were such a different fit than them, and people with narrow feet complaining that they don't have a speed shoe in the lineup. However, I don't know whether Adidas plans on keeping the Ü2s on the market. They a kind of compete with the Ü4s.

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Tennis_Hands said:
The U2s are great in their own right. The Ü4s are a different shoe than the Ü2s, from what I gather (I haven't played in them, I only have used the Ü2s and Ü3s so far), so maybe Zverev just prefers the Ü2s fit (or something else). The Ü2s were already back. They have been discontinued, but Adidas brought them back, due to popular demand, since the Ü3s were such a different fit than them, and people with narrow feet complaining that they don't have a speed shoe in the lineup. However, I don't know whether Adidas plans on keeping the Ü2s on the market. They a kind of compete with the Ü4s.

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Exactly. The U4s are there as Adidas want rid of the U2’s. In my experience having narrow feet, the U3’s were slightly wide and less secure, the SCBs too big and heavy. I love the 2s. From what I’ve read on the U4s they’re close but not exactly the U2’s. Maybe they’ll evolve and I’ll end up adopting them. Or here’s hoping the Pro’s want to keep them and they reappear at some point!
 
marslondon said:
Exactly. The U4s are there as Adidas want rid of the U2’s. In my experience having narrow feet, the U3’s were slightly wide and less secure, the SCBs too big and heavy. I love the 2s. From what I’ve read on the U4s they’re close but not exactly the U2’s. Maybe they’ll evolve and I’ll end up adopting them. Or here’s hoping the Pro’s want to keep them and they reappear at some point!
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Yeah, the Ü4s are the natural evolution of the Ü series, but as you said, every iteration has been a different fit, which is the problem. I think that the Ü4s are trying to be the middle ground between the 2s and the 3s, which, IMO, is a mistake. Adidas should have either kept one narrow and one wider speed model, or just have one speed line in normal and "wide" variant. As it stands they have a mishmash of fits, models etc and no one is constantly happy (for my wide feet the Ü3s (and the SCBs) are perfect, but now it looks like the Ü3s will be discontinued, and it is unclear what will happen to the SCBs with the arrival of the new Barricades sometime in the middle of 2021).

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To me, it seemed like the SCB was Adidas’s answer to the Barricade being out of the rotation. I’m still unsure as to why they ended that line to begin with. I’m so close to pulling the trigger on a pair of U4s. I had such a good time playing in the U2 and it seems like these are close to the U2s. I didn’t like the SCBs due to them feeling clunky on court although I did enjoy the cushioning.
 
I’m the same. I found the SCBs too big and heavy for my game. I liked the U3s but once I’d tried the U2’s I was sold. I seemed to bash my toes in both of those whereas the U2’s really lock my feet in. If I do have to move to the 4s I’m hoping they have the same fit. I don’t love the current colours (too bright for my club!) so I may hold out until the summer. Looks like the French Open may be blacks and purples from what I’ve seen. What’s interesting is the pros at the AO that are wearing them seem to have been U3 wearers before. I wonder if that’s an indication of the fit? Neither Zverev or Tsitsipas are wearing the 4s (which means their yellow outfits don’t match!).
 
Tried both Speed FF2 and U4...there is just no comparison - Speed is just slightly better in most categories - quick change of direction, cushioning, lateral support, serve jump test...
 
CUSHIONING : U4 cushioning is definitely softer than U2. Probably can be attributed to Lighstrike, but I think it's primarily due to the sockliner... upgraded with an Ortholite-type insert. So underfoot feels more plush - can't quantify if I feel slower/faster.
BOOTIE FIT : Feels like the same last/fit of the U2. Less comfort and fit from the U4 bootie, as the U4 bootie is thinner than the U2. Also, entry into the shoe is more difficult and opening has less stretch than U2.
COMFORT : I've got the same discomfort from the flex pressure on top of the foot. I attribute it to the shape of the toe guard which forces it to flex right in that area. Additionally, there is a pressure point from the edge of the internal reinforcement on the lateral side of the foot (base of 5th metatarsal/pinky toe). I think the pressure on top will improve as material breaks in, but I'm not too hopeful on the lateral side pain.
DURABILITY : Outsole durability visually looks to be the same as U2. They both share tighter herringbone on medial toe side to beef up the wear zones. Toe piece durability doesn't look at durable. 2 hours on the court and I'm feeling they won't last as long.
STABILITY : Feel pretty confident in all movements on court, no concerns from me, and comparable to U2. I appreciate how Adidas focuses on ensuring shoe bends where the foot is supposed to bend - under ball of foot and not the arch. My experience with latest Nike shoes has been a lot of mid foot bending, and that has resulted in a lot of foot fatigue and pain for me. The upper with the reinforcement underneath results in a more firm/stable shoe, but sacrifices in comfort.

In one sentence : Suitable for high level players, the UB4 is a great lightweight shoe that prioritizes a more stable upper over comfort.
 
chinobambino said:
CUSHIONING : U4 cushioning is definitely softer than U2. Probably can be attributed to Lighstrike, but I think it's primarily due to the sockliner... upgraded with an Ortholite-type insert. So underfoot feels more plush - can't quantify if I feel slower/faster.
BOOTIE FIT : Feels like the same last/fit of the U2. Less comfort and fit from the U4 bootie, as the U4 bootie is thinner than the U2. Also, entry into the shoe is more difficult and opening has less stretch than U2.
COMFORT : I've got the same discomfort from the flex pressure on top of the foot. I attribute it to the shape of the toe guard which forces it to flex right in that area. Additionally, there is a pressure point from the edge of the internal reinforcement on the lateral side of the foot (base of 5th metatarsal/pinky toe). I think the pressure on top will improve as material breaks in, but I'm not too hopeful on the lateral side pain.
DURABILITY : Outsole durability visually looks to be the same as U2. They both share tighter herringbone on medial toe side to beef up the wear zones. Toe piece durability doesn't look at durable. 2 hours on the court and I'm feeling they won't last as long.
STABILITY : Feel pretty confident in all movements on court, no concerns from me, and comparable to U2. I appreciate how Adidas focuses on ensuring shoe bends where the foot is supposed to bend - under ball of foot and not the arch. My experience with latest Nike shoes has been a lot of mid foot bending, and that has resulted in a lot of foot fatigue and pain for me. The upper with the reinforcement underneath results in a more firm/stable shoe, but sacrifices in comfort.

In one sentence : Suitable for high level players, the UB4 is a great lightweight shoe that prioritizes a more stable upper over comfort.
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Thanks for such a comprehensive review. Unless the U2’s make a comeback it looks like I might end up picking up the U4s. Generally looks like it’s close enough in spec. I do like the look of the ASICS Solution Speed FF2, but very likely to end up back with Adidas!
 
Nostradamus said:
If you wore this as a man, wouldn't people think you play for the other team ?
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You really should just stop talking! That is a classless and frankly horrible comment. Personally, it sounds like your seriously insecure. I'm 44 & I wear all kinds of crazy colored sneakers. From Air Jordans to old Nike Retros to all my old Agassi shoes. Heck, the color of Agassi's most famous shoe, the Air Tech Challenge II is Hot Lava color! The original version in 1989 was a bright pink (shade has gotten darker throughout the years)! And I still wear them casually all the damn time!

Wanna ask me if I'm insecure?! Bleep no!! I get people asking about them constantly. I could give 2 craps what people think about the color of my sneaker choices. I've been through way too much medical crap from 16 to now (Ulcerative Colitis surgery 19 years ago, a liver transplant 17 years ago, severe Crohn's now, among many others) to worry about that. I wear what I wanna wear. And these shoes are very cool and I may grab a pair. And all the colors are awesome! Get a clue!
 
Challenge Court said:
You really should just stop talking! That is a classless and frankly horrible comment. Personally, it sounds like your seriously insecure. I'm 44 & I wear all kinds of crazy colored sneakers. From Air Jordans to old Nike Retros to all my old Agassi shoes. Heck, the color of Agassi's most famous shoe, the Air Tech Challenge II is Hot Lava color! The original version in 1989 was a bright pink (shade has gotten darker throughout the years)! And I still wear them casually all the damn time!

Wanna ask me if I'm insecure?! Bleep no!! I get people asking about them constantly. I could give 2 craps what people think about the color of my sneaker choices. I've been through way too much medical crap from 16 to now (Ulcerative Colitis surgery 19 years ago, a liver transplant 17 years ago, severe Crohn's now, among many others) to worry about that. I wear what I wanna wear. And these shoes are very cool and I may grab a pair. And all the colors are awesome! Get a clue!
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totally with you on this... I wear the white-hot pink women resolution 8, with pink socks... never felt better
 
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